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Horbury and South Ossett

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About

Horbury and South Ossett is a ward on the southwestern edge of the metropolitan district of Wakefield, blending residential areas with distinct local centres. The ward encompasses the historic town of Horbury, with its stone-built architecture and prominent parish church, alongside the southern part of Ossett, known for its traditional terraced housing and commercial streets. These communities are separated by the Calder and Hebble Navigation canal, a key historical feature of the landscape.

The area is characterised by several green spaces, including Horbury Lagoon and the surrounding parkland, which provide recreational space. Local industry has historically been connected to textiles and mining, with some former mill buildings still in evidence. The ward functions with a degree of independence from Wakefield city centre, maintaining its own high streets, community facilities, and a regular street market in Ossett.

Area overview

On average Horbury and South Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horbury and South Ossett is £48,503 per year. There are 8 schools in Horbury and South Ossett: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Horbury and South Ossett is home to around 15,194 people, with a population density of about 2,324.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horbury and South Ossett Population
15,194
Population density
2,324.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.44(-13%)
Public order
7.96(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.45(-55%)
Other theft
4.8(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-47%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,451
95.08%
Other White
176
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
84
0.55%
Indian
64
0.42%
Irish
59
0.39%
Total population: 15,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,547
28.19%
No qualifications
2,453
19.49%
Level 3 (A level)
2,204
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,853
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,299
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 12,583

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,584
37.68%
Owns with a mortgage
2,125
30.99%
Social rents from council
809
11.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
790
11.52%
Other social rented
382
5.57%
Total households: 6,857

Property prices in Horbury and South Ossett

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Horbury and South Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £890,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horbury and South Ossett in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horbury and South Ossett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£355,000
Flats7£125,000
Semi-Detached64£236,000
Terraced63£172,500

10 years median price trend in Horbury and South Ossett

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horbury and South Ossett.

All postcodes in Horbury and South Ossett

WF45BR

Parklands Drive

WF45AP

Southfield Lane

WF45RE

Knave Close

WF45RW

Bridge Road

WF50NR

Queens Drive

WF50DP

Maple Court

WF45ET

Millfield Cottages

WF46BB

Dovecote Lane

WF45LX

Highfield Road

WF45NU

St Johns Street

WF46BA

Honley Heights

WF46DS

Jenkin Road

WF50NY

Teall Street

WF45JS

North Avenue

WF45BE

Shepstye Road

WF45AB

High Street

WF50NU

South Parade

WF46HU

Westfield Road

WF45EE

Poplar View

WF50LF

Manor Road

WF50EP

Greenfield Close

WF45NA

Highfield Road

WF46LS

Ring O Bells Yard

WF50TN

Harvest Mews

WF46BH

Gagewell Lane

WF46LY

St Peter's Grove

WF50SZ

Taylor Crescent

WF46ED

Barker Road

WF45DF

Hallcroft Drive

WF45NR

Bridge Road

WF50SP

Sowood Gardens

WF46HZ

Jubbs Yard

WF46DF

Hall Cliffe Crescent

WF46AF

Carlton Street

WF46LL

Westfield Road

WF45ND

Quarry Hill

WF46NF

Sunroyd Avenue

WF46LT

Church Street

WF45JD

Oakwood Grove

WF50JS

Park Square

WF50HB

St Aidens Walk

WF46DL

Jenkin Drive

WF50FL

Whinfield Terrace

WF46HR

Westfield Road

WF45DU

Millfield Road

WF50LU

Manor Close

WF45LN

School Lane

WF45AY

The Shutt

WF45DZ

Green Lane

WF45AE

Peel Close

WF46DR

Cooperative Street

WF46EF

Park Grove

WF50PA

Teall Street

WF45HX

Baring Gould Way

WF45JX

South Avenue

WF46EH

Victoria Street

WF45PP

Bridge Road

WF50EE

Fairfield Close

WF50LR

Charles Street

WF45HS

Northfield Lane

WF50TD

Richmond Garth

WF46HN

Tithe Barn Street

WF45DT

Daw Lane

WF45DG

Hallcroft Close

WF50LX

Fairfield Gardens

WF45QQ

The Sycamores

WF46HS

Westfield Road

WF50BG

Rock House Way

WF46JG

Gervase Road

WF50HU

Teall Street

WF43DS

Broad Cut Road

WF45BQ

Addingford Close

WF45FJ

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46BX

Hall Cliffe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.